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“It does not require many words to speak the truth.”

Chief Joseph · Truth

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Chief Joseph

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.

Dad

Chief Joseph

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.

War

Chief Joseph

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.

Home

Chief Joseph

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

Government